Dear CC Community, As we adapt to the new CDC guidance on masking, our COVID-19 response remains adjustable and responsive. Currently, we are experiencing an increase in COVID-19 cases on campus. In response to our current data, we will temporarily adjust our COVID-19 protocols:All students must participate in screening testing today, Thursday, March 3. Doing so will …
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The COVID Weekly Report
Highlights All known CC student cases, regardless of whether exposure occurred at CC, appear on the CC COVID-19 dashboard. Moving to mask-optional TODAY CDC’s updated masking guidance Adjusted screening testing protocols Symptomatic testing available today in South Commons Mask-Optional Policy Begins TODAY In case you missed Monday’s announcement, the CC campus moved to a mask-optional …
Masks Optional Starting Tomorrow
Dear CC Community, Beginning tomorrow, March 1, masks are optional on the CC campus. We are grateful that you have come together throughout the pandemic, to reduce the risk of COVID-19 spread, showing compassion for our campus community and community at large. As we adjust protocols based on public health data, please continue to express care …
Moving Toward Mask-Optional Policy
Dear CC Community, We are encouraged that COVID-19 transmission levels in the county and on campus continue to decline. At an incidence of 97 new cases per 100,000 per week and a positivity rate of 6%, El Paso County is still experiencing substantial transmission levels but is approaching lower risk levels. We see a similar trend among …
No Need for Second Screening Test This Week
Students, Thank you for participating in our ongoing COVID screening testing. Because the results of students’ Sunday/Monday screening testing showed lower positivity rates than previous weeks, there is no need for a second test this week.We will be in touch with additional information about screening testing needs later this week. Thank you for your partnership in …
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The COVID Weekly Report
Here are the COVID-19-related updates for the week of Feb. 21: All known CC student cases, regardless of whether exposure occurred at CC, appear on the CC COVID-19 dashboard Adjustments to events/visitor policies Working toward mask-optional policy Updated isolation guidance Changes to Events and Visitor Protocols As announced last week, the college has removed some of the …
COVID Reminders to Start Block 6
The following message was shared directly with students earlier today, ahead of the start of Block 6. We are sharing this with you to keep you in the loop about current COVID protocols on campus. Key Points: Screening testing continues Updated isolation guidance If you’re feeling sick, stay home and get tested Plans for loosening …
COVID Reminders to Start Block 6
Key Points: Screening testing continues Updated isolation guidance If you’re feeling sick, stay home and get tested Plans for loosening the mask requirement Dear Students, As we head into Block 6, we are writing to share some updates based on the encouraging developments around declining COVID-19 infections in El Paso County and on campus. Protocols …
Updated Protocols for On-Campus Activities
Dear CC Community, Thank you for your participation in healthy practices and following risk mitigation protocols. This week, we are encouraged by the declining number of COVID-19 infections among the CC community. The number of new weekly cases has gone down to 60 early this week from 100 last week. We are cautiously optimistic …
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The COVID Weekly Report
Here are the COVID-19-related updates for the week of Feb. 14: All known CC student cases, regardless of whether exposure occurred at CC, appear on the CC COVID-19 dashboard. Reduce COVID spread during block break. How does CC determine mask protocols? New meal pickup location for students in isolation. Vaccine clinic Saturday. Block Break Reminders …